Phase 2 of the Case Conference presented in collaboration with Dr. Bill Abbott from the International Team for Implantology (ITI) A great number of dentists responded to questions related to the treatment challenge presented in this case. As we have committed to you, we are providing you with a summary of the responses received. […]
This medical Condition Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease associated with increased airway hyper-responsiveness. Patients are sensitive to a variety of stimuli (e.g., cold air, salicylates, NSAIDs, cholinergic drugs, beta-adrenergic blocking drugs). No information available to require special precautions. Prescribe the following with caution, […]
This Urgent care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Ignacio Christian Marquez, Associate Professor in the Division of Periodontics, Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University Periodontal Abscess Localized, purulent infection within the tissues adjacent to the periodontal pocket that may lead to the destruction of […]
This Prescription Drug Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team and is also available through JCDA Oasis Mobile Epinephrine in LA (Adrenalin®) Presentation Epinephrine is a an alpha-/beta-agonist that is administered as an adjuvant in local anesthetic cartridges. Epinephrine is also used as an emergency drug for treatment of anaphylactic reaction and a vasoconstrictor to decrease […]
This question was submitted to us by a general dentist: Are you concerned about mandibular blocks and possible injury to blood vessels (Inferior Alveolar Artery/Vein) in patients continuing anti-coagulant therapy (Warfarin)? Potential Hematomas? Management? Dr. Jason Goodchild provided this quick initial response: For patients on anticoagulant therapy, a careful review of the medical history including consultation with […]
This Urgent Care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Mike Casas from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Toronto. It is also available through JCDA Oasis Mobile The immediate replantation of an avulsed permanent incisor is to be performed on suitable avulsed incisors with extra-alveolar […]
This Urgent Care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Archie Morrison and is also available through the JCDA Oasis Mobile Oroantral Communication (Oroantral Fistula) Oroantral Communication (OAC) is an abnormal communication between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity. It may be the result of different pathological processes […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: 15-year old patient with partially erupted 37, 47. Deep pockets 6 mm, small residual pericoronal flap and slight inflammation. How safe is it to do gingivectomy (laser/electrocautery) in this disto-lingual area without the risk of traumatising/severing the lingual nerve? Dr. Gordon Schwartz from GumDocs provided this quick initial answer: 1. Evaluate […]